Someone opened their multiplayer HTML5 game engine and made it under an open source license.
Check it out if you are a game dev: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38706299
Check it out if you are a game dev: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38706299
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New opinion piece: The Best Linux Distribution of 2023 was… The Linux Desktop
https://fosspost.org/best-linux-distribution-of-2023-linux-desktop/
https://fosspost.org/best-linux-distribution-of-2023-linux-desktop/
FOSS Post
The Best Linux Distribution Of 2023 Was... The Linux Desktop
We are here today to reflect on what Linux distributions released in 2023 were the finest as a Linux desktop driver for the average Joe.
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Google has again broken its search engine for Firefox (on android) users by doing a dirty server-side change: https://github.com/webcompat/web-bugs/issues/131916
It's weird that Google's services only break on Firefox these days... huh? Eh.
It's weird that Google's services only break on Firefox these days... huh? Eh.
GitHub
www.google.com - The page is blank when accessed · Issue #131916 · webcompat/web-bugs
URL: https://www.google.com/ Browser / Version: Firefox Mobile 121.0 Operating System: Android 13 Tested Another Browser: Yes Other Problem type: Site is not usable Description: Page not loading co...
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New update about COSMIC: The new desktop environment by System76.
https://blog.system76.com/post/cosmic-the-road-to-alpha
https://blog.system76.com/post/cosmic-the-road-to-alpha
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Linux Mint 21.3 has been released with Cinnamon 6.0:
https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=4624
https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=4624
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Did you know that big companies are using and providing AI services however they like, while also funding "independent" AI policy centers that push to target and limit alternative open source AI models?
Yep, read this story:
https://1a3orn.com/sub/machine-learning-bans.html
Yep, read this story:
https://1a3orn.com/sub/machine-learning-bans.html
1A3Orn
Many AI Safety Orgs Have Tried to Criminalize Currently-Existing Open-
<p>I've seen a few conversations where someone says something like this:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>I've been using an open-source LLM lately -- I'm a huge fan of not depending on OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google. But I'm really sad that the AI safety groups are trying…
<blockquote>
<p>I've been using an open-source LLM lately -- I'm a huge fan of not depending on OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google. But I'm really sad that the AI safety groups are trying…
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Are you working in an industrial sector and looking for open source digital twin platforms? This helpful list can get you started.
Supplemented by a research paper we cited in the article about the topic. 😎
https://fosspost.org/10-open-source-digital-twin-platforms/
Supplemented by a research paper we cited in the article about the topic. 😎
https://fosspost.org/10-open-source-digital-twin-platforms/
FOSS Post
Top 10 Open Source Digital Twin Platforms
Together, we will explore a list of open source digital twin platforms that you can use if you are going to have some work related to this sector.
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Mozilla has packaged Firefox as a DEB version so that it can be installed on Ubuntu and Debian-based distributions.
Apparently, and reading between the lines, they don't like the fact that their software is packaged as a Snap.
https://blog.mozilla.org/en/products/4-reasons-to-try-mozillas-new-firefox-linux-package-for-ubuntu-and-debian-derivatives/
Apparently, and reading between the lines, they don't like the fact that their software is packaged as a Snap.
https://blog.mozilla.org/en/products/4-reasons-to-try-mozillas-new-firefox-linux-package-for-ubuntu-and-debian-derivatives/
The Mozilla Blog
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Also worthy to mention that Firefox 122 has been released.
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/122.0/releasenotes/
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/122.0/releasenotes/
Mozilla
Firefox 122.0, See All New Features, Updates and Fixes
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ZED collaborative code editor is now open source.
https://zed.dev/blog/zed-is-now-open-source
https://zed.dev/blog/zed-is-now-open-source
zed.dev
Zed is now open source
From the Zed Blog: We hope you'll join us in our mission to fundamentally advance software collaboration.
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This is a detailed article we created for new users on how they can get apps and software on their favourite Linux distribution.
Share it with any new Linux user you know.
https://fosspost.org/how-to-get-linux-apps-software/
Share it with any new Linux user you know.
https://fosspost.org/how-to-get-linux-apps-software/
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7 Methods To Get Linux Apps And Software
The Linux ecosystem is more grown and mature today than ever before. We have tons of Linux apps which are useful for users in all different categories and for
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LibreOffice 24.2 released.
https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2024/01/31/libreoffice-24-2/
https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2024/01/31/libreoffice-24-2/
The Document Foundation Blog
LibreOffice 24.2 Community available for all operating systems - The Document Foundation Blog
Berlin, 31 January 2024 – LibreOffice 24.2 Community, the new major release of the free, volunteer-supported office suite and the first to use the new calendar-based numbering scheme (YY.M), is now available at https://www.libreoffice.org/download for Windows…
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OnlyOffice 8.0 Docs has been released.
It is another open source alternative to Microsoft Office.
https://www.onlyoffice.com/blog/2024/01/onlyoffice-docs-8-0-released
It is another open source alternative to Microsoft Office.
https://www.onlyoffice.com/blog/2024/01/onlyoffice-docs-8-0-released
ONLYOFFICE Blog
ONLYOFFICE Docs 8.0 released | ONLYOFFICE Blog
The latest version of the online editors is already available with PDF forms, RTL, Goal Seek and chart wizard in sheets, updated plugins UI, and more.
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It is goodies time. 😎
Have you ever wanted to follow all the important websites, blogs, podcasts and platforms related to Linux and open source software via RSS but couldn't spare the time to track them manually?
After all, who has the time to search for them one by one?
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Have you ever wanted to follow all the important websites, blogs, podcasts and platforms related to Linux and open source software via RSS but couldn't spare the time to track them manually?
After all, who has the time to search for them one by one?
Toady, we have done that effort for you with +70 FOSS-related sources! 🎉😇
Just import our OPML file into your favorite RSS reader and start reading!
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* All of our Patreon subscribers will get this file for free. Others, however, will either need to subscribe or pay an upfront payment of $5 for the effort made.
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Mozilla's CEO is stepping down, and another CEO is taking place.
Based on Mozilla's performance in the last few years... This can only be for good. 🙊
https://blog.mozilla.org/en/mozilla/a-new-chapter-for-mozilla-laura-chambers-expanded-role/
Based on Mozilla's performance in the last few years... This can only be for good. 🙊
https://blog.mozilla.org/en/mozilla/a-new-chapter-for-mozilla-laura-chambers-expanded-role/
The Mozilla Blog
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Today marks a significant moment in our journey, and I am thrilled to share some important news with you. After much thoughtful consideration, I have decid
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Fedora announces a new brand for its container-based desktop spins.
https://fedoramagazine.org/introducing-fedora-atomic-desktops/
https://fedoramagazine.org/introducing-fedora-atomic-desktops/
Fedora Magazine
Introducing Fedora Atomic Desktops - Fedora Magazine
Announcing a new family of Fedora Linux spins: Fedora Atomic. This will simplify how to discuss rpm-ostree and naming of future atomic spins.
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